The Flight of the Condor
Condor mallku by mamani Mamani



The Andean Condor (Vultur Gryphus)

The Andean Condor (vultur gryphus) and the Californian Condor (gymnogyps californianus) are both in danger of being totally extincted throughout a significant portion of its range. Possessing parts of these birds (i.e. feathers) requires a valid CITES certification. Otherwise you are breaking the laws, and the laws are very strict about this. Within these pages I am refering to an ancient prophecy of the people of the Andes. I have to point out that I myself did not have any deeper contacts or relations to these proud and beautiful people and my interpretations of the prophecy may not be congruent with their own. My own point of view is largely based on personal insights gained by the deep relation I have with the Spirit of the Condor.
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The Dance of the Condor

Documented Dances since 2006

Finding an Eagle Dancer

The Condor in the Art of Roberto Mamani Mamani

Costums and Myths around the Andean Condor

The Condor as National Symbol

Biology of the Condor

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A really good Website on the Andean Condor - in spanish.

El Cóndor Andino - El ave más imponente de los Andes

Another rather dense website on the Andean Condor, again in spanish.

El Cóndor Andino

A critical review at CNN of the Condor Releasing Project in California:

CNN Nature

Vultures. Nature's noble caretakers. A nice IT-Presence, dealing with various kinds of vultures:

Vultures ...

Delving into the historic resources on vultures and their mythology, this is an excellent resource:

The Watchers


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